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4yr old - first reel
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:28 am
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:28 am
My first was a spincast. Wondering what everyone's experiences were like with your children's first reel. Is it easier to go with a spincast or spinning reel?
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Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:40 am to jmorr34
Zebco 202.
Make it easy on yourself.
Make it easy on yourself.
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:40 am to jmorr34
My 4 y/o is getting a zebco because there’s 98% chance it ends up at the bottom of the lake.
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:51 am to Uncle JackD
Cheap zebco was my initial thought as well
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:52 am to jmorr34
Can’t go wrong!
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:55 am to jmorr34
Definitely spincast, but I like the "underspin" style that goes on a spinning rod and uses the trigger finger release as opposed to the top mounted reel with a thumb release. That way the weight of the reel is in a more natural position for a small child to hold. I also think the trigger finger release gives them more leverage and they have more strength in their trigger finger than in their thumb. Lastly it makes for an easier transition from their beginner reel to a spinning reel because they will already be accustom to the reel position and the idea of using their trigger finger to grab the line. A lot of the reel manufacturers offer one and they aren't all that expensive. I started 3 grandsons on them and they took to them really well.
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This post was edited on 1/6/18 at 10:01 am
Posted on 1/6/18 at 9:56 am to Uncle JackD
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My 4 y/o is getting a zebco because there’s 98% chance it ends up at the bottom of the lake.
I actually put a tether on the rod and attached it to my son’s PFD. But I agree with the zebco.
Posted on 1/6/18 at 10:15 am to jmorr34
I hear good things about the new Shimano curado K
Posted on 1/6/18 at 10:18 am to jmorr34
Cheap zebco
When he's ready for the upgrade the Zebco omega actually isn't terrible for a spincast and is around 50$
When he's ready for the upgrade the Zebco omega actually isn't terrible for a spincast and is around 50$
Posted on 1/6/18 at 10:56 am to Geaux23
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Cheap zebco
When he's ready for the upgrade the Zebco omega actually isn't terrible for a spincast and is around 50$
I still use a Zebco Omega to skip baits under docks.
Posted on 1/6/18 at 11:12 am to WPBTiger
its bro law that your kids first reel is a Zebco 202
Posted on 1/6/18 at 11:17 am to Purple Spoon
My friend bought his 5 year old grandson a spinning reel combo for Christmas.. Told him good luck steering him away from fishing
Posted on 1/6/18 at 12:05 pm to nevilletiger79
My 5 year old has been using a spinning reel since last summer when he was still 4 because it's what we had around. I started out casting for him then got tired of that and taught him how to cast. He does it all on his own now and he even caught a limit of reds the other day.
Posted on 1/6/18 at 3:24 pm to jmorr34
Zebxo spincast. 202 or bump up to the 33. 
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